Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Time To Replace Trump and Take Back The Senate

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Action alert and forward plan from Indivisible posted Monday. It’s Iowa caucus day, and Indivisibles across the nation are hard at work. But the primary isn’t the end of the line. We’re also thinking hard about the general election, which … Continue reading →

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Two Things You Can Do Today To Help Oust Joni Ernst

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa caucuses are over and we can’t let up now.  Indivisible  is providing a fantastic opportunity to participate in ousting Joni Ernst. Many credit the organizing work of Indivisible for Democrats re-taking the house from Republicans in 2018.  If … Continue reading →

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How Citizens United Changed The Senate

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Why Citizens United Has Fundamentally Changed The Senate and What the Citizens United Decision Does to Mitch McConnell’s Power This excellent question was posed by Claire McCaskill last Thursday night on the eve of the Senate vote to block witnesses … Continue reading →

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Mike Franken Calls Out Joni Ernst On Caucus Comments

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Trish Nelson

“Go along to get along is not an Iowa value”  Mike Franken’s official statement on Senator Joni Ernst’s comments on Biden, Iowa voters Mike Franken, a retired three-star admiral, expressed his concern Tuesday over statements made by Senator Joni Ernst … Continue reading →

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How Does America Protect Itself From 24-7 Propaganda By The Billionaire Class?

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Thom Hartmann’s prescient broadcast from May, 2019. “The only power we have to block the president from breaking the law is impeachment. “How does America protect itself from 24-7 propaganda by the billionaire class? What is holding this all together? … Continue reading →

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Today Iowans Will Demand Ernst And Grassley Vote For A Fair Trial

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from ProgressIowa Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 TODAY at NOON in DES MOINES & CEDAR RAPIDS*** Iowans will gather Tuesday at noon outside the offices of Senator Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids … Continue reading →

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Can Pork Continue To Be Safe To Eat With 40% Fewer Meat Inspectors?

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Published with permission from the Winter 2020 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter.  The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $12/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. … Continue reading →

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Respected Political Historian Cites Conservative Talk Radio, Fox News As The Downfall Of America’s Enlightenment Values

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Trish Nelson

It’s not just us saying it. Heather Cox Richardson is a respected political historian.  Here is her bio: Heather Cox Richardson is a political historian who uses facts and history to make observations about contemporary American politics. She is the … Continue reading →

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Republican Senate Leadership Imposes New Press Restrictions For Trump Impeachment Trial

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Trish Nelson

npr.org/new-restrictions This is getting little attention in the media. Trump and the Republican controlled Senate appear to be in full cover-up mode attempting to quash the free press, one of the pillars of Democracy. “Reporters are being confined to small … Continue reading →

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MLK 2020 Iowa Events

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Here is a list of MLK Day 2020 events around Iowa.  Check your local news source for additional events.  For details of each event listed here including programs, speakers, times, locations, sponsors, hosts, click on this link The Des Moines … Continue reading →

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